Dhirendra Shastri on Shankaracharya-Yogi Dispute: Sanatan Not a Jest, Seek Dialogue

• Acharya Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham commented on the dispute between Shankaracharya Avimuktanand Saraswati and the Yogi government during a visit to Kota for Shri Ramkatha.
• He emphasized that both parties belong to Sanatan Dharma and that Sanatan should not be ridiculed, stating it is not a subject of jest.
• Shastri urged both sides to resolve their differences through mutual reconciliation and agreement, rather than escalating the dispute publicly.
• He warned that internal conflicts provide opportunities for anti-Sanatan forces and harm the image of Sanatan Dharma.
• The head priest stressed that religious leaders have a responsibility to guide society and maintain unity among Sanatanis through dialogue.

Why It Matters: Dhirendra Shastri urges dialogue and unity to resolve the Shankaracharya-Yogi dispute, protecting Sanatan's image.